irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $28KSporting Clays shoot held in September, 2025 for 175 participants
- #2 $11KHunt ball dinner and silent auction for 80 people
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Hunt Ball
Annual social event featuring a dinner and silent auction for 80–96 attendees; supports community building and fundraising
Hunter Paces
Seasonal equestrian events held in May, June, September, and October for approximately 65 riders each; promotes riding and community engagement
Sporting Clays Shoot
Annual shooting event held each September with 150–200 participants; generates revenue through entry fees and on-site activities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 2 activities
- Hosts annual dressage show seriesHosts a USDF-recognized dressage show series twice annually during spring and summer weekends, attracting nearly 500 competitors, trainers, and students from the Northeast, with events ongoing since the mid-1980s.
- Organizes and hosts hunter pace eventsHosts multiple hunter pace events annually across New York and New Jersey, including scheduled events in 2026 in Warwick, Florida, and Vernon, with historical data showing four events in 2023 each drawing approximately 65 riders.
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
- Hosts Sporting Clays shoot eventsOrganizes annual Sporting Clays shoot events, with participation ranging from 150 to 200 individuals in recent years (2021–2025).
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts annual hunt ball and fundraising eventsHosts a hunt ball dinner and silent auction annually, with attendance ranging from 80 to 96 individuals in 2024 and 2025.
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Membership-Based Hunting and Fishing Clubs 1 activity
- Offers short-term participation in hunts through capping programAllows non-members to participate in foxhunting for a day via a capping program during Summer Training and Formal seasons, with fees ranging from $35 to $150 and up to three visits allowed before requiring membership recommendation.
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Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
- Provides seasonal training and preparation programs for riders and houndsConducts summer "Roading" sessions to exercise hounds and horses and train new riders in foxhunting skills, and holds informal "Cubbing" hunts starting mid-August to develop hound teamwork and rider readiness for the formal season.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts traditional fox hunting and drag hunting with organized hound packsOperates a pack of American foxhounds and crossbred strains, conducting regular fox and drag hunts in Orange County, NY, and surrounding areas, with formal hunts beginning in early October and continuing through fall and winter months. Hunts are conducted with 15.5 or 17.5 couples of hounds and rely on access to private lands across New York and New Jersey.
- Manages hound care and public engagement at kennelsOperates kennels in Port Jervis, NY, where hounds are housed and exercised daily; facilitates member and family visits for walking and interaction with the hounds.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$45K34%
Program service revenue$2K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$86K
expenses
Total expenses$138K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$66K
Net assets$88K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Christine Kelton — Director
- Dale Roberts — Director
- Darlene Wiessmann — Director
- Elizabeth Taviloglu — Vice President
- Emily Wiley — Director
- Holly White — Director
- Jane Wiley — Secretary
- Linda Scorsone — Treasurer
- Nancy Morisco — President
- Sally Wiley — Director
- Shayne Haysom — Director
- Tawny Taylor — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 4H Partner — Offers reduced capping fees for 4H juniors participating in the hunt.
- Field Secretary Government — Official responsible for registering members and guests, collecting fees, and maintaining communication during the hunt.
- Huntsman Government — Key leader who manages the hounds and devotes extensive effort to enable the hunt, central to the operation of the sport.
- Huntsman Partner — Key operational leader responsible for managing the hounds and conducting hunts; members contact the Huntsman to arrange kennel visits.
- Masters Government — Leaders responsible for organizing and overseeing the hunt, empowered to enforce rules and excise members.
- Masters of Fox Hounds Association Network — Windy Hollow Hunt is a fully-recognized fox hunt with the Masters of Fox Hounds Association.
- Masters of Foxhounds Association Network — Member organization registered and recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA).
- Membership Chairperson Partner — Receives and processes membership inquiries and recommendations for both full and social membership.
- Pony Club Partner — Offers reduced capping fees for Pony Club juniors participating in the hunt.
- USDF Network — Hosts USDF-recognized dressage classes as part of its show series.
- landowners Partner — Landowners who have granted access to private territories for fox hunting activities
- local businesses Partner — Commercial entities supported through patronage by WHH staff and members.
- local farmers Partner — Landowners and agricultural providers who support and benefit from the Hunt's presence through land access and economic exchange.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Preservation Through Ritual and Traditionmethodology: cultural_preservationBy observing formal etiquette, traditional attire, and structured field conduct, the organization preserves the historical and cultural identity of foxhunting as a distinct rural tradition, ensuring continuity across generations because ritual adherence reinforces social legitimacy and collective stewardship of the practice.
- Drag Hunting as Ethical and Sustainable Practicemethodology: drag_huntingBy using drag hunting—laying a pre-determined scent trail—the organization conducts hunts without live quarry, maintaining the traditional structure and skill of the sport while aligning with contemporary ethical standards to ensure long-term viability.
- Landowner Stewardship to Sustain Accessmethodology: landowner_stewardshipBy consistently respecting private property through gate closure, damage reporting, and livestock security, the organization maintains landowner goodwill and sustained access to hunting territories, because enduring land access depends on demonstrated responsibility and mutual respect.
- Member Engagement Through Privilege and Recognitionmethodology: member_recognition_through_privilegeBy granting riding privileges in front of the field to experienced and dedicated members, the organization incentivizes sustained service and expertise, because recognition within the hierarchy reinforces commitment and preserves the quality of hound work and field conduct.
- Progressive Skill Development and Inclusive Membership Pathwaysmethodology: progressive_participationBy offering trial participation, preparatory training (Roading), and social membership options, the organization lowers barriers to entry while ensuring competence and commitment, because gradual integration increases retention, safety, and community cohesion.